Startup U

6.3

2015•42m

Docu-series that follows 10 entrepreneurial techies looking to make names for themselves while also perhaps bursting others’ bubbles. To do so, they must enter a grueling seven-week program at Draper University, a program led by billionaire founder and venture capitalist Tim Draper. After a semester of learning the fundamentals of launching a startup company under the mentorship of America’s business leaders, the students will pitch their ideas to venture capitalists eager to find the next big tech innovation.

Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2015

1. Welcome to Draper University

The students move in and give one-minute pitches about their businesses in the series premiere of this reality show in which 10 entrepreneurial young adults are mentored in how to launch a start-up.

2. The Hack-A-Thon

The students must devise a new business idea within 36 hours.

3. Chain Reaction

The students are separated into teams and challenged to create a ``chain reaction'' machine; Keyonna has problems with her business and her teammates.